Docket of services
Practice Areas
A general practice covering the matters most individuals, businesses, and organisations encounter — handled directly with counsel, without being passed between departments.
NGO & International Development
Comprehensive legal advisory for NGOs, development agencies, and civil society organisations.
Corporate & Commercial Law
Business formation, contracts, and day-to-day legal support for companies and entrepreneurs.
Civil Litigation
Representation in civil disputes, from pre-action negotiation through to trial.
Property & Real Estate Law
Title verification, land transactions, tenancy matters, and property disputes.
Family Law
Matters including marriage, custody, and estate matters handled with discretion.
Criminal Defence
Representation and advisory support at every stage of criminal proceedings.
Specialised Sector
NGO, Development & International Collaboration
At Chukwunyere Law Chambers, I provide legal advisory and representation to non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international development agencies, charitable foundations, faith-based organisations, civil society organisations (CSOs), donor-funded programmes, and humanitarian institutions operating in Nigeria or collaborating with Nigerian partners.
Recognising the legal and regulatory complexities facing the development sector, I offer practical legal solutions that promote compliance, accountability, transparency, and effective programme implementation.
Areas of Service in NGO & Development Law
NGO Registration & Governance
- Registration and incorporation of Incorporated Trustees
- Drafting constitutions and governance bylaws
- Board governance and advisory for trustees
- Compliance with applicable Nigerian statutory laws
International Partnerships & Grants
- Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
- Partnership, Consortium & Grant Agreements
- Cross-border cooperation arrangements
- Legal advisory for bilateral donor-funded programmes
Regulatory & Labour Compliance
- Internal policy reviews and anti-corruption compliance
- Employment contracts, volunteer agreements, NDPR compliance
- Workplace investigations and labour dispute resolutions
Human Rights & Land Diligence
- Constitutional and public interest fundamental rights litigation
- Community land due diligence for development projects
- Resolution of land disputes affecting development initiatives
Supporting Sustainable Development
Whether you are establishing a new organisation, implementing a donor-funded project, entering into an international partnership, acquiring land for a community initiative, managing employment issues, or resolving legal disputes, I am committed to providing responsive, ethical, and solution-oriented legal services.
Not sure which category your matter falls under? Send a short message and we will advise.